With a population of 219,103, Verona is the largest city in Veneto, Italy by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Verona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Verona in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Verona, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Verona, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Verona from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Verona to Milan takes 1h 13m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 53m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city center, Verona Porta Nuova is the busiest station in Verona. Another popular train station is Verona Porta Vescovo, located 2.8 km from the center.
Another option to get to Verona is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 140 km from Verona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Verona takes 137 km and will cost you around $13. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Verona Piazza Viviani, located 1.8 km from downtown Verona. Verona Via Galvani VII is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the NH Collection Palazzo Verona to great affordable options like the Novo Hotel Rossi, Verona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $277 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Verona, with prices from $55 to $994 per night. Citta Antica is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Verona are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Verona costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay $7.68 per gallon in Verona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.21 and $122.95. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Verona, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.